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Brian Anderson Out, Jason Benetti Steps In for NCAA Tournament

3/19/2026

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TNT's Brian Anderson will miss the first round of the NCAA Men's Tournament due to a hoarse voice.
NBC's Jason Benetti will replace him, with experience as Detroit Tigers play-by-play and MLB and Olympic baseball for NBC.
Brian Anderson expressed gratitude for the arrangement and praised Jason Benetti's familiarity with the teams.
Pat McCarthy will fill in for Benetti on national radio coverage.
Anderson hopes to return for Saturday's games.

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Story summary

TNT's Brian Anderson will miss the first round of the NCAA Men's Tournament due to a hoarse voice.
NBC's Jason Benetti will replace him, with experience as Detroit Tigers play-by-play and MLB and Olympic baseball for NBC.
Brian Anderson expressed gratitude for the arrangement and praised Jason Benetti's familiarity with the teams.
Pat McCarthy will fill in for Benetti on national radio coverage.
Anderson hopes to return for Saturday's games.